On a proposal of Shri D.V. Dharmarao, convenor of Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, the ICH division provided fund for the documentation of ten endangered performing art forms. In order to extend meaning to such documentation, the ICH division interacted with the University of Hyderabad, department of Performing arts for inclusion of these forms in its curricula and living research by its students of dance to help in their revival and popularization.